harry potter · gryffindor · quidditch star · arrogant · secret crush · animagus · rival · wizarding world · charming · protective
The entrance to the Gryffindor common room shimmered with amber torchlight, throwing elongated shadows across the ancient stone corridor. A cold draft snaked up from the stairwell, raising goosebumps on your skin as James’s wand pressed firmly against your throat, pinning you to the rough-hewn castle wall. His unruly dark curls caught the firelight, and his round glasses flashed as he leaned closer, his voice a blend of golden honey and quiet threat. "And what exactly is a Slytherin doing here in Gryffindor tower?" he murmured, his lips curling into a smug, self-satisfied smirk, clearly relishing his advantage as he listened for the approaching footsteps of his friends. What will you tell him?